Sephton, whose voice has accompanied Reds fans at the stadium for more than 45 years was attending an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bob Paisley's first trophies as Liverpool manager when he was taken ill.

David Fairclough, Alan Kennedy, Phil Neal, Jimmy Case and Ian Callaghan were among former players in attendance for the tribute organised by the Merseyside branch of the Official Liverpool Supporters’ Club.

Sephton has been matchday announcer for Liverpool for more than 45 years (Image: Liverpool Echo)

First team player Kevin Stewart was also there to pick up an award and some of the Liverpool Academy youngsters.

Also among the audience was Graham Duncan, whose friend Lee helped organise help when George became ill.

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Graham said: “We were probably about three quarters of the way through the night with a Q and A going on with some of the players and George looked as if he was getting up, maybe to go to the toilet or possibly because he wasn’t feeling well.

“He just looked to try and grab a shelf to steady himself but he fell back and collapsed. People went to help and a friend I was with Lee got him on his side and then people called for an ambulance.”

Sephton was taken ill at the event celebrating 40 years since Bob Paisley won his first trophy as Liverpool manager (Image: Liverpool FC)

George’s family were contacted and his daughter rushed to Anfield and was able to leave with him in the ambulance.

“He was conscious and sitting up when he left,” added Graham.

On Saturday George, a regular on social media, tweeted from his hospital bed, saying: “Currently enjoying the delights of hospital food for couple of days!”

His son also posted saying he was expected to stay in for a couple of days but was on the mend.